Saint Clare, seated in the clouds among angels, a dragon below 1724 - 1734

Louis Desplaces' "Saint Clare, seated in the clouds among angels, a dragon below" (1724-1734) is an etching that depicts the titular Saint Clare surrounded by angels in a heavenly setting. She holds a candle in her hand and appears to be floating above a dragon, perhaps representing the overcoming of evil. The composition is dynamic, with a sense of upward movement. This is a Baroque style etching that evokes the power of the divine through the use of dramatic lighting, swirling clouds, and a clear division between the earthly and celestial spheres. The artwork is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.